Hey guys-
I want to get my first LCD to replace my Sony 200sf CRT monitor (I know--it's about time!). The one I was looking at has a maximum res. of 1600x1200. I have an older Mac G4 Sawtooth 500mhz (with AGP card) and the max. res. I can achieve now is 1280x1084. The new LCD has both Analog and Digital interface. When I get the new LCD, will I need to get a DVI card to achieve the 1600x1200 res or will the existing AGP card do it? If I wanted to get a DVI card, could someone recommend a good, inexpensive one?
Also, speaking of LCD's, I need some advice. I am looking at the Viewsonics. Since my usage comes mainly from doing web surfing and Photoshop/Illustrator work (no gaming) I was wondering what's the most important combination of features to look for. Contrast ratio, dot pitch, viewing angle and brightness are what I need help on deciding which one is more important; based on what I'll be doing. I heard these can be really bright so do I look for a 250 brightness versus a 300? A contrast ratio of 1000:1 vs. a 600:1? Viewing angle of 178x178 vs. 160x160? And last but not least .255 dot pitch over .294? I know what these all mean and do, it's just that I need help deciding on what's best. For example, should I sacrifice dot pitch to get better contrast ratio (or vice-versa) and so on...
Thanks in advance!!!
I want to get my first LCD to replace my Sony 200sf CRT monitor (I know--it's about time!). The one I was looking at has a maximum res. of 1600x1200. I have an older Mac G4 Sawtooth 500mhz (with AGP card) and the max. res. I can achieve now is 1280x1084. The new LCD has both Analog and Digital interface. When I get the new LCD, will I need to get a DVI card to achieve the 1600x1200 res or will the existing AGP card do it? If I wanted to get a DVI card, could someone recommend a good, inexpensive one?
Also, speaking of LCD's, I need some advice. I am looking at the Viewsonics. Since my usage comes mainly from doing web surfing and Photoshop/Illustrator work (no gaming) I was wondering what's the most important combination of features to look for. Contrast ratio, dot pitch, viewing angle and brightness are what I need help on deciding which one is more important; based on what I'll be doing. I heard these can be really bright so do I look for a 250 brightness versus a 300? A contrast ratio of 1000:1 vs. a 600:1? Viewing angle of 178x178 vs. 160x160? And last but not least .255 dot pitch over .294? I know what these all mean and do, it's just that I need help deciding on what's best. For example, should I sacrifice dot pitch to get better contrast ratio (or vice-versa) and so on...
Thanks in advance!!!